THE BERLIN CONFERENCE (1884 -1885)IntroductionThe Berlin conference was also the second stage in the colonization of Africa after the scramble for. This stage begun from 1880’s to 1890’s. It was characterized with the intervention of late corners, in the process of scramble and partition i.e. Italy and German after their unification they became powerful and industrialized thus search for industrial raw materials and markets. The conference was convened by Otto Van Bismarck in 1884/1885 and it was attended by 27 countries including all the imperialist...
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Which areas experienced intensive scramble in Africa
AREAS WHICH EXPERIENCED INTENSIVE SCRAMBLE1. EGYPT AND NILE VALLEY.Originated with British Imperialist with the ambition to control Egypt because of the Suez Canal and the river Nile. The Suez Càna1 was built by French engineers and it was opened in 1869 with that Britain became increasingly involved in Egyptian affairs. Any European power tempering with the Nile was regarded as a big enemy of Britain French expansionism towards the Nile.2. THE CONGO BASIN.The power involved were France, Belgium, Portugal and Britain; French claims over Congo Basin...
What are the Causes of the scramble for and partition of Africa in the last quarter of 19th century by European powers
Causes for the scramble for and partition of Africa in the last quarter of 19th century by European powers.The scramble of Africa reached her zenith towards the last quarter of 19th century and a result to solve the problem Africa was partitioned into colonial possession among the imperialist nations the forces behind the scramble for Africa is still appoint of contention among various Historians. The Euro-centric historian argues that the cause for the colonization of Africa was due to humanitarian reasons i.e. to spread “civilization” in Africa,...
Why Africa became the target in that particular period of Scramble for and Partion of Africa and not before?
SCRAMBLE AND PARTITION OF AFRICAScrambleLiterally the word scramble means a fight, scuffle or struggle for something. It has been applied in thecontext of Africa to refer to a sudden rush of European nations towards Africa with the aim of economic exploitation, in the later half of 19th century, which witnessed various imperialist nations trying to tear up the African continent which included Britain, France as the pioneers later joined by Germany in 1880s, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and other European Nations.Partition.This means to slice, to...
What are the Roles played by Chartered Companies in colonization of Africa.
Roles played by Chartered Companies in colonization of Africa.
The companies provided initial manpower for administration of British and Germany areas of influence. For instance in West Africa there were Royal Niger Company under George Goldie who preserve the entire Niger area for British and soon formed the National African Company which was amalgamation of several trading firms.
They financed the administration in colonies on behalf of their respective home government which saved the government from unnecessary spending.
They assisted...
Ten (10) Roles played by colonial Agents or forerunners in colonizing Africa.
Roles played by colonial Agents in colonizing Africa.
Missionaries often invited their home governments to occupy areas they worked. In case they faced resistance or hostility from Africa they would be assured of security. In society like Buganda Christian Missionaries helped to overthrow Kabaka Mwannga who was then replaced by his son Daudi Chwa because Mwanga hindered in promotion of British colonial interest.
The colonial agents facilitated the spread of Christianity. Missionaries for example soften the hearts and minds of Christian African...
Who are the forerunners or Colonial Agents ?
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THE COMING OF COLONIAL AGENTSBefore colonialism the colonial agents came to Africa to prepare her for colonization. Agents of colonialism was the individual groups of people including explorers, missionaries and traders through which their activities aided colonialists in the process of colonizing Africa.1. ExplorersThis was the first group of European to come in Africa, its major interest being geographical discoveries. Some of explorers were sent by societies like Royal Geographical Society for instance in 1856 sent two officers i.e. Richard...
What is the meaning and Characteristics of Monopoly Capitalism or Imperialism
Monopoly Capitalism (Imperialism)
Imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism. Generally, Imperialism is the foreign policy of big capitalists countries which based on crossing of one's boundary to another backward country for extending power, maximization profit and exercise of political influence through military force or by acquiring colonies. Monopoly capitalism began when free capitalist enterprises reached their climax in 1860's and 1870's.
Characteristics of Monopoly Capitalism.
Concentration and centralization of capital in...
The meaning and Characteristics of Competitive Capitalism (Free trade Capitalism)
. Competitive Capitalism (Free trade Capitalism)
This was the stage in the development of capitalism after mercantilism. This stage was featured by free competition among the industrial capitalists with much concentration on industrial production. This period started from 1740's and ended in 1870 when new stage of capitalism (Monopoly Capitalism) came in existence. It known as competitive capitalism because it was governed with free competition in production of raw materials, wealth and discoveries of different productive forces which facilitated...
What are the characteristic or features and Meaning of Mercantilism or Commercial Capitalism.
Mercantilism or Commercial Capitalism.
Mercantilism was an economic policy of European international (foreign trade) based on the collection of bullions (gold and silver) as a measure of nations wealth. This was the first stage of Capitalism which developed between 1400 to 1750.Characteristics of Mercantilism Capitalism.
Bullionism: Throughout the mercantile era much emphasizes was devoted to the collection of Gold and Silver (Bullions). The collection of bullions was the best way to guarantee the security, power and prestige of the mercantile...
Monday, July 2, 2018
The Importance and the Origin of African Nationalism
IntroductionNationalism is the political will of African people to unite together as a nation and fight against the foreign rule, with the intention of ruling themselves Or Is an express of political unity with an aim of regaining independence. Or Are patriotic feelings or consciousness of people who regard themselves as one.In African context Nationalism is a desire of African people to terminate all form of foreign rule. Nationalism in Africa gained its momentum immediately after the Second World War in 1945. It is the Second World War that influenced...
what are the reasons for the rise Social and Welfare Association
The Rise of Social and Welfare Associations
Social and welfare associations are prominent community or social groups associations formed by Africans to protest colonial exploitation, oppression and humiliation. However, many social and welfare association were forced in order to meet the immediate demand or need of members. These were group created by African who worked in different sectors of colonial system such as;
a. Skilled and unskilled workers
This was social gathering where the workers interacted and were the forums to express...
What are the Reasons for the rise of Protest and Religious Movements
The Rise of Protest and Religious MovementProtest is often a reaction against those who mistreat or humiliate others, indicating that their treatment cannot be taken anymore. It can be through active physical reaction such as fighting or striking, passive protest could be done through boycotts and other silent reactions.Religious movement refers to the churches which were formed by Missionaries. At this period they emerged as an independent churches movement led by Africans. It prevailed in the early 20th century among the Africans communities....
What are the Strength and the Contributions or Roles played by Social and Welfare Association to Modern Nationalism.
Strength and the Contributions or Roles played by Social and Welfare Association to Modern Nationalism.The following are the strength and contributions of Social and Welfare associations to modern African nationalism;i. They promoted unity among the various groups and raised the demand which went beyond the ethnic interests.ii. They contributed to the rise of awareness or consciousness among the colonizing people.
iii. It forms the associations that the later nationalist leader came from and who...
What are the problems which Faced the Initial Anti-Colonial Movement.
Problems which Faced the Initial Anti-Colonial Movement.
The presence of colonial oppressive institutions such as army, police and prisons which used to jail or imprison some of the Nationalistic leaders.
Low level of economy, hence some of the association and cooperative stopped to continue their protest for their demands were either stopped or suppressed.
Sometimes the associations and cooperative union were either prohibited by the colonial government.
Low number of workers. In some colonies the number of workers was too small; they did...